Only Lin Xiao stood openly by the side. He had entered with Luo Qinghan in his arms earlier, and many men around cast envious glances at him.
However, they were all young men. Some of the older, uncle-like figures remained unfazed, perhaps because they were now unperturbed by such things, or because they had wives and children by their side.
Of course, this was all before Luo Qinghan began to skate.
Lin Xiao had already found his footing and was preparing to hold the little girl’s hand to teach her how to stand. Then, he noticed that his wife hadn't moved at all.
She had been standing there for quite some time. Seeing her stationary, Lin Xiao couldn't help but ask,
"Wife, you… you don't know how to skate, do you?"
"...Yes."
Luo Qinghan's face flushed slightly. In her childhood, she was either diligently studying or striving to survive in the Luo family. Activities like ice skating were truly outside her experience, so she had absolutely no idea how to do it.
Fortunately, her sense of balance was quite good, so she didn't need to start from the very basics of just standing.
"Alright, I'll teach you both then."
Lin Xiao chuckled softly and lowered his voice, "So, you have things you don't know."
"What's wrong with not knowing how to skate…" Luo Qinghan rolled her eyes. "I know how to ski!"
"Mm-hmm, I know you're very capable. It's just that you haven't had the time to learn, and no one is laughing at you, so don't worry," Lin Xiao laughed heartily and then led Luo Qinghan to the handrail on the side. "Hold onto this first. Try to take small steps forward. Don't rush, and keep your eyes looking ahead."
On the other side, he was teaching Xun'er how to balance.
This little girl had already achieved Qi Induction, so mastering balance was something she accomplished in one go.
However, it was only with the aid of spiritual energy that she managed it.
When she was about to fall, she used the spiritual energy within her body to stabilize herself.
"No spiritual energy allowed,"
Lin Xiao tapped the tip of the little girl's nose. "Try to control your balance. Do this first, spread your arms, lower your center of gravity…"
Initially, Xun'er still looked wobbly, but within a few minutes, she could stand steadily without spiritual energy even when Lin Xiao let go of her hand.
"Great! As expected of Xun'er, so amazing!"
Lin Xiao praised her and then led Xun'er to the handrail on the side. "Come, try it little by little, forward…"
Luo Qinghan gripped the handrail, watching the father and daughter. She was stunned, lost in thought.
In the past, she had always yearned for the day when she would no longer be restricted by the Luo family, when she could happily do what she wanted outside, go where she wanted to go, and associate with whomever she wished.
Now, she had achieved it all.
Even the Luo family was hers.
"Husband…"
She called out dazedly.
"Coming, coming! Wife, I'm here."
Lin Xiao quickly came to her side, leaving Xun'er to hold the handrail by herself.
"Wife, I'm here. Come, I'll teach you how to skate…"
"Daddy!"
Xun'er pouted and turned to look at Lin Xiao with dissatisfaction. "I haven't learned yet!"
"You try it first! I'll accompany your mother! Your mother hasn't learned yet either!" Lin Xiao said without hesitation. "Once she learns, she can teach you."